"We open with our 1st show In the Kingdom of the Animals, an exhibit in reverence of the animal world and on view from May 13th - July 9th. From boisterous marching penguins to sleepy bears and messenger owls, works on display celebrate our connection with and our responsibility to the earth's creatures."

Directions to Miller's Thumb Gallery from Stowe: Travel from Stowe on Rte 15 through the center of Hardwick. Go 3 miles on Rte 16. Turn left and go 5 miles to Bend Rd on the left. Turn onto Bend Rd and go to the end, 3 miles. Turn left onto East Street and, at the end of the street, turn left onto Breezy Ave. Miller's Thumb Gallery is the red building on the right.

DATE: Saturday May 27th & Sunday May 28th

TIME: 10am- 5pm both days

ADMISSION: free! All ages welcome.

LOCATION: My studio at 52 Maple Ridge Rd, Underhill, VT, 05489

You can find my studio listed on the event map here, site #23In addition to the state-wide map, I am also listed on the separate map for the Jericho-Underhill group, which is available at our hub: the Gruppe Gallery in Jericho Center and other locations throughout the area.

Following the event's bright yellow signs along Vermont's roads is a great way to explore the area, even if you've lived there for years!

What is this event all about? Open Studio Weekend is a statewide celebration of the visual arts and creative process, offering a unique opportunity for visitors to meet a wide variety of local artists and craftspeople in their studios, and purchase high quality, hand made artwork. I enjoy sharing my influences and process with visitors of all ages, and for visitors its a chance to fall in love with a piece of art right where it's made!

The Vermont Crafts Council publishes a free map booklet with directions to participating sites. Pictured below is last year's map, where the colors tied in directly with my current work! The Vermont Open Studio Guide is available throughout the state at Tourist Information Centers, galleries and studios. It is also available on the VCC website, http://www.vermontcrafts.com. or by calling 802-223-3380.